Wetherspoons to Close Iconic Wedding Venue Pub
The only Wetherspoon venue to hold a wedding license and host weddings has closed, ending the pub group’s offering of affordable ceremonies in London. The…
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Hospitality
All the latest news for pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants and hotels in the UK hospitality sector and licensed on-trade industry.
Parkdean Resorts Voices Support for Visit England’s English Tourism Week 2023
Parkdean Resorts has pledged its support to VisitEngland’s English Tourism Week, an annual celebration of English tourism that highlights the importance, value, and vast contribution…
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Glasgow Pub Receives Transformational Garden Refurbishment
The Florida Park, a community pub on Battlefield Road in Glasgow – located next door to the iconic football stadium, Hampden Park – is unveiling…
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Pubs & Restaurants Grow Sales Again in February but Battle Soaring Costs
February sales at Britain’s leading managed restaurant, pub and bar groups were 3.9% ahead of last year on a like-for-like basis, the latest Coffer CGA…
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Hospitality Sector Omitted from Additions to SoL List
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced measures to tackle immediate labour shortages in the construction industry as part of the Spring Budget 2023. Prior to the…
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“Reduce Hospitality VAT” Gathering Momentum – Now at Over 13,000
A petition to reduce the VAT on Hospitality to 10% from the current rate of 20% has been launched and now stands at over 13,700…
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Clermont Hotel Group Unveils Training Centre ‘The Academy’
Clermont Hotel Group, the largest hotel owner-operator in London, has announced the opening of The Academy, a dedicated learning and development centre designed to deliver…
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Licensed Trade Charity Launches New Support Campaign
With increased emotional and financial pressures being placed on those who work in the drinks industry, The Licensed Trade Charity has unveiled a brand-new campaign,…
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Pubs Code Adjudicator Issues Guidance to Improve MRO Option
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has issued statutory guidance to pub companies to remove barriers for tenants and ensure a fair and consistent approach to…
Read more...Bristol “Hoteliers Left Out in the Cold” in Budget
Bristol hoteliers claim the Government has left them out in the cold again after the budget offered nothing to ease concerns over soaring energy costs….
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The Old Mill in Salisbury Reopens After £300,000 Refurbishment
The Old Mill in Salisbury has re-opened following a £300,000 refurbishment by pub owner Greene King Pub Partners. The pub, operated by growing multiple operators…
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Childcare Support Could Boost Female Hospitality Workers Salaries
The childcare plan announced in the latest budget may help to address a current imbalance in the hospitality industry, according to analysis from shift work…
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Disappointing Budget” for Hospitality Sector as Government Fails to Cut Business Rates
The Chancellor’s failure to Freeze the Multiplier for next year will mean businesses likely to see 5% increase in Business Rates Bills in April 2024,…
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Delivery and Takeaway Sales Drop Again in February to Continue Post-COVID-19 Softening
Delivery and takeaway sales at Britain’s managed restaurant groups fell year-on-year for the 16th month in a row in February, the new Hospitality at Home…
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“British Ale May be Warm, But the Duty on a Pint is Frozen,” says Chancellor
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that the duty of draught beer in UK pubs will be frozen in a move to help the struggling hospitality…
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